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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.06, 1,402.41 and 318.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.06, 1,402.41 and 318.71 is: 478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.06 : 1,402.41 = 318.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.06/1,402.41 = 318.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.06x = 1,402.41 × 318.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.06x = 446,962.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,962.09/935.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.00

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